Overview
- The MPC XL runs MPC3 OS and is available now for $2,899 (€2,899.99/£2,499.99).
- A Gen 2 8-core processor delivers four times the prior MPC performance alongside 16GB of RAM and 256GB NVMe storage, supporting up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices.
- Hands-on control features include a 10.1-inch tilt multi-gesture touchscreen, new 3D-sensing MPCe pads with four quadrants per pad, 16 Q-Link knobs with OLED feedback, dual touch-strips, and extensive one-to-one function keys.
- Studio I/O covers two XLR/TRS mic inputs with phantom power, instrument and phono inputs, eight line outputs, USB-C audio/MIDI, multiple 5‑pin MIDI ports, and 16 CV/Gate outs.
- Akai bundles plugins, samples, and effects including Native Instruments titles, announces a Spitfire Audio partnership, and confirms the large mains-powered design is intended for fixed studio setups.